04 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
1
A Nebraska newspaper announces a weekly promotion offering fifty cents for finding a word hidden in an advertisement. Readers must cut out the ad containing the word and return it to the office by a stated deadline. The offer repeats weekly and is valid indefinitely.
Boob L Piersop and cred TM sue eight insurance companies over July 11 1916 fire at Bayeville alleging total loss of securities and stock value about 815 900 with policies totaling 12000 and insurer refusals to settle. Attorneys H J Paulus and George R Stel represent plaintiffs.
The Swayzee farmers Institute resolves to thank Otis Crane in his official capacity as county agent for his help on various problems and to retain him for another year. The group also notes steps to address wages and fraud concerns tied to county office actions and education board expenditures.
Mr and Mrs Wm Banter hosted guests on New Year’s day including Mr and Mrs Robert Cruse Mr and Mrs Newton Risinger and daughter Charline Mr and Mrs Ellis Banter and son Ralph Mr and Mrs Carl Banter and son Robert A bountiful noon dinner featured a big turkey After diesel wood cutting was the main post lunch focus at the gathering
The Dry Federation urges all state ministers to promote prohibition from the pulpit next Sunday. The appeal seeks statutory prohibition across the state.
Mrs Grover Doyle died at Marion hospital after an operation. Born Blanche Pry July 31 1892 she married Grover Doyle January 27 1911 and had a daughter who died earlier. She spent years as an invalid but became a devout Christian and is buried in Van Buren cemetery after services at Farrville church.
Breedlove Brothers expand their store by renting adjacent rooms to add a full farming implements line. They dispute reports of hardware in the third room and note continued sales growth since opening a year ago. A fourth Breedlove brother plans to join soon to sell trucks, tying to their advertising success.
The Van Buren Township Farmers Institute executive committee met at Van Buren State Bank to finalize a two day program for January 16 and 17. President Isaiah Nelson presided with officers and members naming printing contracts and badges for new members. State speakers J P Prigg and Mrs H J Deller will cover soil building silos and chicken raising with incubators and brooders plus food economy. The opera house hosts the event with Prof B H A Scott, Crave, W F Williamson and Dr G G Richardson scheduled for day two.
The county commissioners named Samuel L. Strider as county attorney, replacing Mead 8. Hayes, while reappointing the other officials. Orange Jones becomes courthouse janitor Flora Moss courthouse matron Dr P H Lucas infirmary physician Dr George W Daniels orphans home physician Dr V V Cameron county jail physician Burr Mackey lands disinfectant contract for 1917 John Wharton restored as inspector of weights and measures with salary not less than 1200 dollars and 300 dollar expense account.
Notice to Pythian Sisters announces revival at the M. E. church White Rose Temple beginning promptly at seven o'clock led by Merle Bish M. B.
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